Spirit Animal- Flow & Rhythm: The act of outlining our “Parts”
Thu, Jul 09
|Oliver Woods Community Centre
In the sanctuary, we often speak of our "Internal Protectors"—those parts of us that have developed to “protect” our Inner Light. Join us for a 3-hour sensory immersion where we use the flow and rhythm of relief paint to create a high-relief, tactile guardian animal on canvas.
Time & Location
Jul 09, 2026, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Oliver Woods Community Centre, 6000 Oliver Rd, Nanaimo
About the event
The Sensory & Emotional Connection:
Sculpting the Protector: Using relief paint, you will "draw" over the silhouette of your chosen Spirit Animal. Whether it is the rhythmic scales of a fish, the jagged fur of a wolf, or the delicate wings of a dragonfly, the physical "pull" of the paint creates a deep, grounding Flow State. In this flow you will be guided on meeting this Protector, hearing what it is their for and talking to it, so that it is not in the driver seat.
The Flow & Rhythm Cycle: This workshop plays with the somatic pull and drag of the paint. As it forms into a permanent ridge, it provides a tactile metaphor for how our "High Tide" emotions can find a safe, solid foundation.
Tactile Topography: Once your animal’s "skeleton" is built in high-relief, we use vibrant acrylics and washes to bring the scene to life. The result is a 3D textured…
Tickets
Spirit Animal- Flow & Rhythm
Investment: $85 (Includes pre-sketched canvas, relief paint, & acrylic paints)
$85.00
+$2.13 ticket service fee
Total
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